There are so many events going on around the city to celebrate the spring season and Easter in Columbus. Check out the special events listed below through Easter, including Easter fun for grownups, nearly 50 Easter Egg hunts in Columbus, including separate events for dogs and those with special needs, photos with the Easter Bunny, and a couple of races to burn off some calories from the Easter candy!
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Special Easter Events
Scroll down for Easter Egg Hunts in Columbus, Special Needs events, Races, and Photos with the Bunny
Saturday, March 3
- Grand Bunny Arrival Extravaganza at Polaris Fashion Place: March 3 from 9-10:30 am
Saturday, March 10
- Michaels Kids Club®: March 10, 10 am – noon Kids Club® Foam Easter Eggs at Michael’s
- MAKEbreak Spring Wreath: March 10, 1-3 pm at Michael’s
Sunday, March 11
- KidX Kids Club Mad Hatter Tea Party at Polaris Fashion Place: March 11, 12-1:30 pm Enjoy a party with the Mad Hatter, the Bunny, and Alice
Saturday, March 17
- Anthony Thomas Easter Open House: March 17, 9 am-3 pm Free tour, Easter bunny, Easter eggs, samples, and specials. 1777 Arlingate Lane
- Grove City YMCA Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at StoryPoint Senior Living (3717 Orders Rd): March 17 at 9 am and 10:30 am $10 per family includes hot breakfast, fruit and a drink! There will be crafts, and egg hunt and the Easter Bunny! Signup at the Grove City YMCA front desk or online at ymcacolumbus.org. Contact Sarah Johnson 614.871.9622, sarah.johnson@ymcacolumbus
.org - Easter Egg Hunt at Leaf Chiropractic in Delaware: March 17 at 10:30 am. Thousands of Easter eggs, prizes and 6 bicycles to give away! Tim Horton’s hot chocolate, Tim Bits and coffee during registration. Hunt is divided into age groups.
- Wittich’s Candy Easter Open House (Circleville): March 17, 12-5 pm Easter Bunny photos, face painting, and more
- Michaels Kids Club® March 17, 10 am – noon Kids Club® Easter Characters at Michael’s
- MAKEbreak Bunny Tail Clay Pot: March 17, 1-3 pm at Michael’s
Sunday, March 18
- Sensitive Bunny at Polaris Fashion Place: March 18 at 9 am
- Easter Bunny Brunch at American Girl at Easton: March 18 and March 25, 9:30-10:30 am. $25, rsvp required. Bring your own camera for photos with the Easter Bunny. Ages 3 and up.
- Eggstravaganza at Highbanks Metro Park: March 18 from 1-4 pm. Celebrate spring and learn about eggs through games and activities plus take a hike along the Scenic River Trail to hunt for bird nests and visit treat stations.
- Easter Egg Hunt with Jerome Church at Jerome Township Fire Department: March 18 at 3 pm.
- Easter Egg Hunt at New Hope Church Powell: March 18, 3-4:30 pm. Egg hunt, Easter Bunny, games, crafts, snacks and the Easter story.
Tuesday, March 20
- Accessible Egg Hunt at Groveport Recreation Center: Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 or 7 pm. Open to people of all ages with physical and cognitive disabilities and their families. $3 per person. Find the golden egg and receive a special prize. Bring a basket or bag to collect eggs during the hunt. All eggs will be exchanged for a treat bag at the end.
Friday, March 23
- Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at Delaware Community Center YMCA: March 23 from 5:40 pm – 8 pm. Dive in and collect eggs and prizes in the Delaware Community Center YMCA Pools. Must pass swim test to go in deep pool (ages 9+). $4 for early registration by 3/20. $6 after. Age groups go at different times. Registration suggested, as event may sell out.
- Worthington Community Center Egg Scramble at McCord Park in Worthington: March 23 from 6 pm Groups divided by ages. Allow time to park and walk to area, as hunt starts promptly at 6 pm.
- Evening with the Easter Bunny at Westerville Community Center: March 23, 6-7:30 pm. Join the Easter Bunny for an evening of crafts, dinner and time with the family and the bunny himself! Price is per person, $15 for children 8 and under, $10 for adult and will include crafts, dinner and fun. Registration required; see page 17 of the community guide.
Saturday, March 24
- Breakfast with the Bunny at Pickerington Senior Center: March 24 with 8, 9:30 or 11 am seatings for breakfast with the Easter Bunny including games, crafts and pictures. Buy tickets until 3/22 for $6 (2 and under Free) Tickets will not be sold at the event.
- Brunch with the Bunny at Polaris Fashion Place California Pizza Kitchen: March 24 from 8:30-10 am, rsvp required
- Breakfast and Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny at the Senior Center of Reynoldsburg: March 24 from 9-11 am. Breakfast with the bunny, photos, crafts, and more. Pre-registration required, $5 per person. Easter Egg Hunt follows at 11:30 am at Huber Park for ages 10 and under.
- Breakfast with the Bunny at the Groveport Recreation Center: March 24 at 9 am Enjoy breakfast, crafts, dancing, coloring contest, and a photo with the Easter Bunny. Please bring your own camera. Everyone attending the event must be registered. After the dinner, there will be a helicopter Marshmallow Drop at 1 pm. Must register by March 20.
- Breakfast with the Bunny at Eastland Mall: March 24 at 9 am. Register by calling 614-861-3234 or email Nikki Stacy at nstacy@woodmont.com.
- Cheryl’s Cookies Easter Event: March 24 from 9 am – 1:30 pm. Easter Bunny, egg hunt, specials and more.
- Easter for Kids at Lamb of God Lutheran Church (4925 Sunbury Road): March 24 at 9:15 am – noon. Kids ages 2-10 can do crafts, play games, participate in an egg hunt, have lunch and hear the story of Easter.
- Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad in Lebanon: March 24-25, March 30-31, April 7. Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs during the 9-mile round trip train ride through Warren County. Concessions available for purchase. Pricing is $10-$23.
- Easter Bunny Brunch at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: March 24 at 10 am You’ll enjoy a kid-friendly brunch buffet, meet and greet and a photo with the Easter Bunny, animal encounters and more. The cost is $30 for Zoo members, and $40 for non-members.
- Easter Community Scavenger Hunt at Grove City United Methodist: March 24 from 10 am-1 pm: Pick up your clues at the Purple Door Church and go to each location for a game piece!
- Community Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt at Sunbury United Methodist Church: March 24 from 10 am – noon. Games, prizes, crafts, refreshments and a complimentary picture with the Easter Bunny. Bunny helpers will also be hopping around with baskets full of free treats for the kids. Easter Egg hunt is at 11 am.
- Dublin Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt at Coffman Park Pavilion: March 24 at 10 am. Arrive early at 9 am for pictures with the Easter Bunny before the hunt! Chris Cakes will be there flipping pancakes this year. Advance sale tickets for the breakfast are $6.00.
- Powell Easter Egg Hunt presented by Powell UMC at Powell Village Green Park: March 24 at 10 am
- Whitehall Annual Easter Egg Hunt at John Bishop Park Ball Diamonds: March 24 at 10 am. Easter Bunny will be there. Join for brunch afterwards at VFW, 4100 E. Main St. $5 for adults, kids eat free.
- Upper Arlington Easter Candy Hunt at Thompson Park: March 24 at 10 am: Children ages 9 years and under are invited to hunt for more than 5,000 chocolate and candy items. A separate search area is provided for children with special needs. Anthony Thomas Chocolates is providing prizes for those who find the coveted Golden Eggs. Arrive early to allow for parking. In the event of bad weather or poor field conditions, candy will be passed out in a drive-through in the parking lot.
- Old Hilliard Bunny Hop: March 24 from 10 am-12 pm. Businesses will pass out candy, host activities and entertainment along Main Street in Old Hilliard. Pick up scavenger hunt cards at one of the three welcome booths for a chance to win prizes.
- GPS Egg Hunt at Sharon Woods: March 24 between 10 am -1:30 pm. Bring your GPS unit or use one of ours to search for plastic eggs hidden throughout the park for a chance to win a prize. Limited GPS units available to borrow. Caches are removed at 2 pm.
- Micheals Kids Club® March 24, 10 am – noon Kids Club® Yarn Chicks at Michael’s
- RESCUEDohio Peeps and Pups Easter Egg Hunt at Pet People Worthington: March 24 from 12-2 pm. You and your pup will explore the different local businesses participating in the hunt! You will receive a map with each participating store and you will make your way to each store to collect a special treat for your pup! Tickets are $6.17 per pup.
- Easter Egg Hunt at The GRAND of Dublin: March 24 at 10:30 for ages 12 and under. Kids lunch at 11 am. Call 614-889-8585 to RSVP if attending.
- Easter Egg Hunt at New Horizons Community Church: March 24 at 11 am. Children up to 5th grade can hunt for eggs, enjoy activities and games, a free lunch and more! Register here.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Huber Park in Reynoldsburg: March 24 at 11:30 am at Huber Park for ages 10 and under.
- Pataskala Easter Egg Hunt at Foundation Park: March 24 from 12-3 pm. Free activities and registration until 1:45 pm. Egg hunts begin at 2 pm.
- Easter Egg Hunt with Woodview Care & Rehabilitation (2770 Clime Rd): March 24 from 12 pm – 2 pm. There will be refreshments, activities and the kids can get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny. The hunt begins at 12pm!
- Easter Egg Hunt at North Free Will Baptist Church: March 24 from noon – 2 pm. Easter Egg Hunt will start promptly at 12:00pm. Last year we had 1k eggs seperated into 3 age specific areas. Plan on joining us for an afternoon of fun
- MAKEbreak Egg Decorating: March 24, 1-3 pm at Michael’s
- Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at Worthington Pools: March 24 from 1-4:30 pm Underwater egg hunt and open swim divided into age groups (see times before you arrive). $4 per child is pre-registered online; $5 at the door. Bags are provided. Everyone gets a prize and boy and girl with the most eggs gets a special prize.
- Easter Egg Hunt at the Naz at Grove City Church of the Nazarene: March 24 at 5:15 pm for children up to 4th grade. Family service follows the event at 6pm.
- Annual Great Egg Hunt and Bar Crawl: March 24, 1-4 pm. Hit up 6 bars in the Arena District while you search for Easter eggs filled with great prizes and enjoy drink specials! Free if you download the Toro Nightlife app, otherwise $25 without app. 21+ only. Check in is at Granero (51 Vine St.). Click here to register.
Sunday, March 25
- Caring Bunny at Eastland Mall: March 25 from 8 am – 10 am. Children with special needs and their families can enjoy a calm experience for photos with the Easter Bunny. Photo is free.
- Easter Bunny Brunch at American Girl at Easton: March 25, 9:30-10:30 am. $25, rsvp required. Bring your own camera for photos with the Easter Bunny. Ages 3 and up.
- Underwater Egg Hunt at Westerville Community Center on March 25 from 10:30 am – 12 pm: Colored eggs will float and sink to the bottom of the Community Center leisure pool. Collected eggs can be exchanged for candy and toys! Enjoy carnival games before the hunt. The hunt will be divided into age groups ages 4-11. Cost is $8 per child ($5 for residents). Parents are free, but not permitted to help. Registration required by age group.
- Mega Egg Hunt at Radiant Life Church (Dublin): March 25 from 10:30 am-12 pm: 50,000 eggs, dancing, characters, and food
- Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at Groveport Recreation Center: March 25 with ages groups between 12:30-3:30 pm. Collect eggs underwater and search for the golden egg for a special prize! After the hunt, there will be an open swim! Register by March 23; $3 per child. All children participating in the event will also take home a complimentary day pass to the Groveport Aquatic Center (Outdoor Water Park). Bring a camera to take photos with the Easter Bunny.
- Eggstravaganza at Northwest United Methodist: March 25 from 2 pm-4 pm: Breakfast, pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts, and Easter Egg Hunt with 2000 eggs – all candy is peanut and gluten-free. After the hunt, kids can enjoy games, crafts, and pictures with the Easter Bunny, plus popcorn and snacks. They’ll be collecting boxes of macaroni and cheese, box of pasta, or jar of peanut butter for the Brown Bag Lunch Ministry.
- Easter Egg Hunt with Jerome Church at Jerome Township Fire Department: March 25 at 3 pm.
- Fluttering Families Easter Egg Hunt at Powell Village Green Park: March 25 at 3 pm Egg hunt for kids with special needs and their siblings Each child gets the same numbers of eggs which are filled with inedible items.
- Egg Blast with Dublin Baptist Church: March 25 at 6 pm. Come early for a free hot dog dinner before they blast the eggs in the air for the kids, divided into age groups. Register here.
- Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad in Lebanon: March 24-25, March 30-31, April 7. Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs during the 9-mile round trip train ride through Warren County. Concessions available for purchase. Pricing is $10-$23.
Friday, March 30
- Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad in Lebanon: March 24-25, March 30-31, April 7. Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs during the 9-mile round trip train ride through Warren County. Concessions available for purchase. Pricing is $10-$23.
- Eggs Paws & Claws at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: March 30-31. Meet lots of famous bunnies, see the diving Aqua Bunny, treat stations, animal encounters, animal egg hunt, and photos with Easter Bunny (for a fee).
- Easter Bunny Skate at United Skates of America: Friday, March 30. Skate with the Easter Bunny in 2 sessions at 11 am – 3 pm and 3:30 – 6 pm. Admission: $8, Skate Rental: $3.50, Family Meal Deal! Fabulous 16″ pizza & pitcher of your favorite soft drink for only $19.50. Bring a camera!
- Magic Mountain Annual Easter Egg Hunts: Polaris and East Magic Mountain locations March 30 at 6 pm on the Mini Golf Courses for kids age 10 & under. A $4 Per Child Donation will benefit A Kid Again. Each hunt is followed by a charity raffle for filled Easter baskets, too! Raffle tickets are $10 for 5 tickets. Stay & play with our Egg Hunt attraction package from 6-9 pm, enjoy Unlimited Mini Golf, Go-Karts and Laser Tag $10 for Guests 12 and under, $15 – Guests 13 and over, plus the cost of egg hunt or raffle tickets.
Saturday, March 31
- Easter Bunny Romp and Pancake Breakfast at Hills Market Worthington Hills: March 31 from 9 am-noon. $5 pancake breakfast, the Easter Bunny, and an Easter Egg Hunt at noon.
- Hilliard Kidsfest and Easter Fun at the Franklin County Fairgrounds: March 31 from 9 am-1pm Fun run and 5K Bunny Hop, Egg and Candy Hunt, Sleeping Beauty and the Bunny Pancake Breakfast, kids activities, and more.
- Westerville Bunny Hop 5k Run/Walk: March 31 at 8 am at Westerville Sports Complex, $30-$45. Children’s dash at 9 am; $15. The Spring Eggstravaganza in the park follows the race. Festivities include egg hunts and a kidz zone.
- 5K Bunny Run and fun runs at Hilliard Kidsfest: March 31 at 8:30 am. Fun run and 5K Bunny Hop, Egg and Candy Hunt, Beauty and the Bunny Pancake Breakfast, kids activities, and more. Fun runs are $15 and 5k run is $30; both include breakfast.
- Easter Bunny Fun at Blue Monkey Parties & Events: March 31 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Parties run in 1 hour increments with various activities set up including bounce time, games, Easter craft, egg collecting, and photo taken with the Easter Bunny. $10 per child; no cost for parents or adults. Limited availability per 1 hour party; registration required online or via email: info@bluemonkeypartiesandevents.com
- Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad in Lebanon: March 24-25, March 30-31, April 7. Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs during the 9-mile round trip train ride through Warren County. Concessions available for purchase. Pricing is $10-$23.
- Eggs Paws & Claws at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: March 30-31. Meet lots of famous bunnies, see the diving Aqua Bunny, treat stations, animal encounters, animal egg hunt, and photos with Easter Bunny (for a fee).
- Spring Eggstravaganza at the Westerville Sports Complex: March 31 at 10 am Egg hunt, crafts, Easter Bunny, and special golden eggs. Kids will be separated into age groups; ages 2 and under start at 10 am. Over 8,000 eggs! There’s also a Kidz Zone which starts at 9 a.m. before the egg hunt! Inflatables, carnival games, petting zoo, music, crafts and more all for only $5 per child under the age of 17. Tickets available at the event.
- Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt for Clintonville: March 31 at 10 am in Whetstone Park, Lower Meadow. Hunt is divided into areas for various age groups, 0-10, and they’ll be selling doughnuts and hot drinks as well. Donations accepted for Kiwanis club.
- Canal Winchester Community Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 at 10 am at Hanners Park (located at 458 Groveport Rd) with 6,000 eggs; for kids up to age 10 divided into age groups.
- Family Easter Egg Hunt with Maple Grove UMC: March 31 at 10 am for toddlers – 3rd grade. Enjoy crafts, games, face- painting and tattoos, refreshments, and coffee for the adults. Hunt starts promptly at 11 am.
- Annual All Star Saturday Egg Hunt at Bruce Howard Recreation Center: March 31 at 10 am. Register in the gym by 9:30 am to be placed in age groups. Ages 12 and under. Free food and drink, face painting, and more.
- Grandview Heights Easter Egg Hunt at Wyman Woods: March 31 from 10 am – noon. Meet Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs, divided by age
- Community Easter Egg Hunt at Olentangy Orange High School with Adventure Church: March 31 from 10 am – noon. 20,000 eggs (ages up to 12), Easter Bunny, giveaways, inflatables, and more.
- University Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt in Tuttle Park: March 31 from 10 am – 11 am, with egg hunt and games and activities. Event is sponsored by University Kiwanis, Circle K and the Circle K Alumni Society Arrive early!
- Thompson Community Center Eggstravagana: March 31 at 10 am. Ages 12 and under. Family Fun for all ages following egg hunt with games, face painting, crafts, and much more. 1189 Dennison Avenue; Rain or Shine; Bring your own bag or basket.
- Slate Run Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 at 11 am: See the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs. For kids up to age 10. Meet at Buzzard’s Roost Picnic Area. Easter Bunny will arrive at 10 am, so come early for a picture!
- City of Delaware Easter Egg Hunt at Delaware Veterans Park: March 31 at 11 am with 10,000 eggs for 5 ages groups (ages 1-9). Arrive early, as egg hunt starts at 11 am. After the event the Easter Bunny will be available for free high quality photos inside the YMCA. Food Trucks and Family Kite Flying time right after the hunt. Bring your own kite.
- Civitans Egg Hunt for Individuals with Disabilities at Westerville Community Center: March 31, 11 am. All ages. Door Prizes and a visit from the Bunny always make for a good time. Chiming eggs for blind children, and wheelchair accessible. Every child leaves the Easter Egg Hunt with a basket full of goodies. Early registration required to participate in the event. To register,please call (614) 901-6506 for more information.
- Granville Easter Egg Hunt at Bryn Du Mansion: March 31 from at 11 am. All ages; bring camera for pics with the Easter Bunny
- Easter Bunny Romp and Pancake Breakfast at Hills Market Worthington Hills: March 31 at noon. $5 pancake breakfast, the Easter Bunny, and an Easter Egg Hunt at noon.
- Easter Egg Hunt with Infinite Church at Gahanna West Middle School: March 31 at noon. They’ll have 50,000 eggs, Bike and toy giveaways, Easter Bunny Pics, Inflatables, food trucks and more. Register for free at infinitechurch.org. This is held on the football field of the Gahanna West mIddle School at 350 N Stygler Rd. Gahanna Ohio
- Bexley Easter Egg Dash at Jeffrey Park and Mansion: March 31 from noon – 1 pm
- GPS Egg Hunt at Sharon Woods: March 31 between 12 pm -4 pm. Bring your GPS unit or use one of ours to search for plastic eggs hidden throughout the park for a chance to win a prize. Limited GPS units available to borrow. Caches are removed at 2 pm.
- Micheals Kids Club® March 31, 10 am – noon Kids Club® Easter Treat Bags at Michael’s
- Camelot Cellars Adult Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Search for eggs, win prizes, and drink wine. Happy Easter for the grownups!
- MAKEbreak Easter Slime: March 31, 1-3 pm at Michael’s
- Guide Church Easter EGG-splosion at Cross Creek Park (Hilliard): March 31 at 2 pm: Egg hunt, prizes, food, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Registration begins at 1 pm
Sunday, April 1
- Easter Sunday Skate at Skate Zone 71: April 1 from 2-8 pm $10 per person for admission, Skate Rental, 1 Slice of Cheese Pizza & Drink. $1 extra for rollerblade.
- Easter Day Family Skating Party at United Skates of America: April 1 from 2-7 pm. $10per person includes Admission, Skate Rental, 1 Slice of Pizza & 1 Small Drink. Non-skating adults admitted free. Family Meal Deal! Fabulous 16″ pizza & pitcher of your favorite soft drink for only $19.50.
Saturday, April 7
- Easter Bunny Express at LM&M Railroad in Lebanon: March 24-25, March 30-31, April 7. Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs during the 9-mile round trip train ride through Warren County. Concessions available for purchase. Pricing is $10-$23.
- SpringFest Egg Hunt at New Albany High School: April 7 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm: Over 60,000 eggs, including a helicopter dropping eggs. Other activities include characters, bounce houses, music, food trucks, and more.
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Easter Bunny Photos
- Polaris Fashion Place: March 2-April 31. Visits with the Bunny are free; photo packages start at $24.99.
- Grand Bunny Arrival Extravaganza is March 3
- Mad Hatter Tea Party is March 11
- Sensitive Bunny for those with special needs is March 18
- Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is March 24 (rsvp required)
- Pet Photos with the Bunny are March 25
- Easton Bunny at Easton Town Center: March 16-31; $5 professional photo, or take your own for free!
- Photos with Live bunnies at Lancaster Greenhouse & Nursery March 16-18, $25 per digital photo download; cash or check. No reservations required.
- Friday, March 16, 10am to 2pm
- Saturday, March 17, 10am to 3pm
- Sunday, March 18, 12pm to 4pm
- The Mall at Tuttle Crossing: March 8-31, Caring Bunny will be there March 11 for those with special needs, and Pet Photos with the Bunny are March 25.
- Eastland Mall: March 16-March 31; See event page for times and details. Caring Bunny is on March 25.
Easter-themed Races
- Westerville Bunny Hop 5k Run/Walk: March 31 at 8 am at Westerville Sports Complex, $30-$45. Children’s dash at 9 am; $15. The Spring Eggstravaganza in the park follows the race. Festivities include egg hunts and a kidz zone.
- 5K Bunny Run and fun runs at Hilliard Kidsfest: March 31 at 8:30 am. Fun run and 5K Bunny Hop, Egg and Candy Hunt, Beauty and the Bunny Pancake Breakfast, kids activities, and more. Fun runs are $15 and 5k run is $30; both include breakfast.
Special Needs Easter Egg Hunts and Photos
- The Mall at Tuttle Crossing: Caring Bunny will be there March 11 for those with special needs
- Polaris Fashion Place: March 18 at 9 am. Sensitive Bunny for those with special needs will be available for families with special needs.
- Accessible Egg Hunt at Groveport Recreation Center: Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 or 7 pm. Open to people of all ages with physical and cognitive disabilities and their families. $3 per person. Find the golden egg and receive a special prize. Bring a basket or bag to collect eggs during the hunt. All eggs will be exchanged for a treat bag at the end.
- Upper Arlington Easter Candy Hunt at Thompson Park: March 24 at 10 am: Children ages 9 years and under are invited to hunt for more than 5,000 chocolate and candy items. A separate search area is provided for children with special needs. Anthony Thomas Chocolates is providing prizes for those who find the coveted Golden Eggs. Arrive early to allow for parking. In the event of bad weather or poor field conditions, candy will be passed out in a drive-through in the parking lot.
- Fluttering Families Easter Egg Hunt at Powell Village Green Park: March 25 at 3 pm Egg hunt for kids with special needs and their siblings Each child gets the same numbers of eggs which are filled with inedible items.
- Caring Bunny at Eastland Mall: March 25 from 8 am – 10 am. Children with special needs and their families can enjoy a calm experience for photos with the Easter Bunny. Photo is free.
- Civitans Egg Hunt for Individuals with Disabilities at Westerville Community Center: March 31, 11 am. All ages. Door Prizes and a visit from the Bunny always make for a good time. Chiming eggs for blind children, and wheelchair accessible. Every child leaves the Easter Egg Hunt with a basket full of goodies. Early registration required to participate in the event. To register,please call (614) 901-6506 for more information.
Easter Egg Hunts in Columbus for kids
Saturday, March 17
- Easter Egg Hunt at Leaf Chiropractic in Delaware: March 17 at 10:30 am. Thousands of Easter eggs, prizes and 6 bicycles to give away! Tim Horton’s hot chocolate, Tim Bits and coffee during registration. Hunt is divided into age groups.
Sunday, March 18
- Easter Egg Hunt at New Hope Church Powell: March 18, 3-4:30 pm. Egg hunt, Easter Bunny, games, crafts, snacks and the Easter story.
- Easter Egg Hunt with Jerome Church at Jerome Township Fire Department: March 18 at 3 pm.
Friday, March 23
- Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at Delaware Community Center YMCA: March 23 from 5:40 pm – 8 pm. Dive in and collect eggs and prizes in the Delaware Community Center YMCA Pools. Must pass swim test to go in deep pool (ages 9+). $4 for early registration by 3/20. $6 after. Age groups go at different times. Registration suggested, as event may sell out.
- Worthington Community Center Egg Scramble at McCord Park in Worthington: March 23 from 6 pm Groups divided by ages. Allow time to park and walk to area, as hunt starts promptly at 6 pm.
Saturday, March 24
- Breakfast and Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny at the Senior Center of Reynoldsburg: March 24 from 9-11 am. Breakfast with the bunny, photos, crafts, and more. Pre-registration required, $5 per person. Easter Egg Hunt follows at 11:30 am at Huber Park for ages 10 and under.
- Easter for Kids at Lamb of God Lutheran Church (4925 Sunbury Road): March 24 at 9:15 am – noon. Kids ages 2-10 can do crafts, play games, participate in an egg hunt, have lunch and hear the story of Easter.
- Community Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt at Sunbury United Methodist Church: March 24 from 10 am – noon. Games, prizes, crafts, refreshments and a complimentary picture with the Easter Bunny. Bunny helpers will also be hopping around with baskets full of free treats for the kids. Easter Egg hunt is at 11 am.
- Dublin Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt at Coffman Park Pavilion: March 24 at 10 am. Arrive early at 9 am for pictures with the Easter Bunny before the hunt! Chris Cakes will be there flipping pancakes this year. Advance sale tickets for the breakfast are $6.00.
- Powell Easter Egg Hunt presented by Powell UMC at Powell Village Green Park: March 24 at 10 am
- Whitehall Annual Easter Egg Hunt at John Bishop Park Ball Diamonds: March 24 at 10 am. Easter Bunny will be there. Join for brunch afterwards at VFW, 4100 E. Main St. $5 for adults, kids eat free.
- Upper Arlington Easter Candy Hunt at Thompson Park: March 24 at 10 am: Children ages 9 years and under are invited to hunt for more than 5,000 chocolate and candy items. A separate search area is provided for children with special needs. Anthony Thomas Chocolates is providing prizes for those who find the coveted Golden Eggs. Arrive early to allow for parking. In the event of bad weather or poor field conditions, candy will be passed out in a drive-through in the parking lot.
- Easter Egg Hunt at The GRAND of Dublin: March 24 at 10:30 for ages 12 and under. Kids lunch at 11 am. Call 614-889-8585 to RSVP if attending.
- Easter Egg Hunt at New Horizons Community Church: March 24 at 11 am. Children up to 5th grade can hunt for eggs, enjoy activities and games, a free lunch and more! Register here.
- Easter Egg Hunt at Huber Park in Reynoldsburg: March 24 at 11:30 am at Huber Park for ages 10 and under.
- Pataskala Easter Egg Hunt at Foundation Park: March 24 from 12-3 pm. Free activities and registration until 1:45 pm. Egg hunts begin at 2 pm.
- Easter Egg Hunt with Woodview Care & Rehabilitation (2770 Clime Rd): March 24 from 12 pm – 2 pm. There will be refreshments, activities and the kids can get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny. The hunt begins at 12pm!
- Easter Egg Hunt at North Free Will Baptist Church: March 24 from noon – 2 pm. Easter Egg Hunt will start promptly at 12:00pm. Last year we had 1k eggs seperated into 3 age specific areas. Plan on joining us for an afternoon of fun
- Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at Worthington Pools: March 24 from 1-4:30 pm Underwater egg hunt and open swim divided into age groups (see times before you arrive). $4 per child is pre-registered online; $5 at the door. Bags are provided. Everyone gets a prize and boy and girl with the most eggs gets a special prize.
- Easter Egg Hunt at the Naz at Grove City Church of the Nazarene: March 24 at 5:15 pm for children up to 4th grade. Family service follows the event at 6pm.
Sunday, March 25
- Underwater Egg Hunt at Westerville Community Center on March 25 from 10:30 am – 12 pm: Colored eggs will float and sink to the bottom of the Community Center leisure pool. Collected eggs can be exchanged for candy and toys! Enjoy carnival games before the hunt. The hunt will be divided into age groups ages 4-11. Cost is $8 per child ($5 for residents). Parents are free, but not permitted to help. Registration required by age group.
- Mega Egg Hunt at Radiant Life Church (Dublin): March 25 from 10:30 am-12 pm: 50,000 eggs, dancing, characters, and food
- Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at Groveport Recreation Center: March 25 with ages groups between 12:30-3:30 pm. Collect eggs underwater and search for the golden egg for a special prize! After the hunt, there will be an open swim! Register by March 23; $3 per child. All children participating in the event will also take home a complimentary day pass to the Groveport Aquatic Center (Outdoor Water Park). Bring a camera to take photos with the Easter Bunny.
- Eggstravaganza at Northwest United Methodist: March 25 from 2 pm-4 pm: Breakfast, pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts, and Easter Egg Hunt with 2000 eggs – all candy is peanut and gluten-free. After the hunt, kids can enjoy games, crafts, and pictures with the Easter Bunny, plus popcorn and snacks. They’ll be collecting boxes of macaroni and cheese, box of pasta, or jar of peanut butter for the Brown Bag Lunch Ministry.
- Easter Egg Hunt with Jerome Church at Jerome Township Fire Department: March 25 at 3 pm.
- Egg Blast with Dublin Baptist Church: March 25 at 6 pm. Come early for a free hot dog dinner before they blast the eggs in the air for the kids, divided into age groups. Register here.
Friday, March 30
- Magic Mountain Annual Easter Egg Hunts: Polaris and East Magic Mountain locations March 30 at 6 pm on the Mini Golf Courses for kids age 10 & under. A $4 Per Child Donation will benefit A Kid Again. Each hunt is followed by a charity raffle for filled Easter baskets, too! Raffle tickets are $10 for 5 tickets. Stay & play with our Egg Hunt attraction package from 6-9 pm, enjoy Unlimited Mini Golf, Go-Karts and Laser Tag $10 for Guests 12 and under, $15 – Guests 13 and over, plus the cost of egg hunt or raffle tickets.
Saturday, March 31
- Spring Eggstravaganza at the Westerville Sports Complex: March 31 at 10 am Egg hunt, crafts, Easter Bunny, and special golden eggs. Kids will be separated into age groups; ages 2 and under start at 10 am. Over 8,000 eggs! There’s also a Kidz Zone which starts at 9 a.m. before the egg hunt! Inflatables, carnival games, petting zoo, music, crafts and more all for only $5 per child under the age of 17. Tickets available at the event.
- Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt for Clintonville: March 31 at 10 am in Whetstone Park, Lower Meadow. Hunt is divided into areas for various age groups, 0-10, and they’ll be selling doughnuts and hot drinks as well. Donations accepted for Kiwanis club.
- Canal Winchester Community Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 at 10 am at Hanners Park (located at 458 Groveport Rd) with 6,000 eggs; for kids up to age 10 divided into age groups.
- Family Easter Egg Hunt with Maple Grove UMC: March 31 at 10 am for toddlers – 3rd grade. Enjoy crafts, games, face- painting and tattoos, refreshments, and coffee for the adults. Hunt starts promptly at 11 am.
- Annual All Star Saturday Egg Hunt at Bruce Howard Recreation Center: March 31 at 10 am. Register in the gym by 9:30 am to be placed in age groups. Ages 12 and under. Free food and drink, face painting, and more.
- Grandview Heights Easter Egg Hunt at Wyman Woods: March 31 from 10 am – noon. Meet Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs, divided by age
- Community Easter Egg Hunt at Olentangy Orange High School with Adventure Church: March 31 from 10 am – noon. 20,000 eggs (ages up to 12), Easter Bunny, giveaways, inflatables, and more.
- University Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt in Tuttle Park: March 31 from 10 am – 11 am, with egg hunt and games and activities. Event is sponsored by University Kiwanis, Circle K and the Circle K Alumni Society Arrive early!
- Thompson Community Center Eggstravagana: March 31 at 10 am. Ages 12 and under. Family Fun for all ages following egg hunt with games, face painting, crafts, and much more. 1189 Dennison Avenue; Rain or Shine; Bring your own bag or basket.
- Slate Run Easter Egg Hunt: March 31 at 11 am: See the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs. For kids up to age 10. Meet at Buzzard’s Roost Picnic Area. Easter Bunny will arrive at 10 am, so come early for a picture!
- City of Delaware Easter Egg Hunt at Delaware Veterans Park: March 31 at 11 am with 10,000 eggs for 5 ages groups (ages 1-9). Arrive early, as egg hunt starts at 11 am. After the event the Easter Bunny will be available for free high quality photos inside the YMCA. Food Trucks and Family Kite Flying time right after the hunt. Bring your own kite.
- Granville Easter Egg Hunt at Bryn Du Mansion: March 31 from at 11 am. All ages; bring camera for pics with the Easter Bunny
- Easter Bunny Romp and Pancake Breakfast at Hills Market Worthington Hills: March 31 at noon. $5 pancake breakfast, the Easter Bunny, and an Easter Egg Hunt at noon.
- Easter Egg Hunt with Infinite Church at Gahanna West Middle School: March 31 at noon. They’ll have 50,000 eggs, Bike and toy giveaways, Easter Bunny Pics, Inflatables, food trucks and more. Register for free at infinitechurch.org. This is held on the football field of the Gahanna West mIddle School at 350 N Stygler Rd. Gahanna Ohio
- Bexley Easter Egg Dash at Jeffrey Park and Mansion: March 31 from noon – 1 pm
- Guide Church Easter EGG-splosion at Cross Creek Park (Hilliard): March 31 at 2 pm: Egg hunt, prizes, food, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Registration begins at 1 pm
Saturday, April 7
- SpringFest Egg Hunt at New Albany High School: April 7 from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm: Over 60,000 eggs, including a helicopter dropping eggs. Other activities include characters, bounce houses, music, food trucks, and more.
Many community centers host Easter Egg Hunts in Columbus. Contact your local community center to see if they are having one.
Unverified for 2018
- Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Green Lawn Cemetery: Free for everyone, 3 age groups, rain or shine
- Easter Bunny and Cupcake Decorating at Capital City Cakes: Please, call to schedule a time so that you are guaranteed a table. Walk-ins are welcome but may have to wait for a table as space is limited.
Thursday – Mommy and Me, Kindergarten and Pre-school only. $5/child, includes 2- cupcakes, icing, sprinkles and time with the Easter Bunny for pictures
Friday & Saturday – Decorating demonstration/lesson, create a bunny face or bunny bottom cupcake. $4/cupcake – Includes lesson on how to make the cupcakes, candy, icing and fondant to make the cupcakes, plus time with the Easter Bunny for pictures. - Easter Carnival at CrossLink Community Church (Grove City): April 15 from 1-4 pm Easter Bunny, photo booth, bounce house, crafts, prizes
- Easter Sunday Service and Into the Wild Kids at World Harvest Church in Canal Winchester: April 16 at 10 am. They will be giving away groceries for those in need and the Kids Harvest will feature “Into the Wild” theme with live Columbus Zoo animals! And Columbus’ largest Easter Egg Hunt with 100,000 eggs dropped from a helicopter!!
- Easter Saturday at North Market: 10 am – 2:30 pm Easter egg hunt in the Market at 10am-2pm, crafts, live music, photos with the Easter Bunny at 11 am, and more. Capital Area Humane Society will be out with dogs, cats and bunnies!
- Easter Egg Hunt at Newstart Community Church (Powell): April 15 from 2-3 pm: Outdoor activities followed by an egg hunt for kids in 5th grade and younger.